Ruy Mingas

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Vieira Dias and the second or paternal family name is Rodrigues Mingas.
Ruy Mingas
Born
Ruy Alberto Vieira Dias Rodrigues Mingas

(1939-05-12)12 May 1939
Luanda, Angola
Died4 January 2024(2024-01-04) (aged 84)
Lisbon, Portugal
Burial placeAlto das Cruzes Cemetery
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Diplomat
  • Businessman
  • Politician
SpouseJulieta Cristina da Silva Branco Lima
Children6; including Nayma

Ruy Alberto Vieira Dias Rodrigues Mingas (12 May 1939 – 4 January 2024) was an Angolan singer, songwriter, diplomat, businessman and politician. He was a deputy in the National Assembly, secretary with the status of Minister of Sports and ambassador of Angola to Portugal. He composed the music for Angola Avante, the national anthem of Angola.[1]

Of his recording work, his most well known songs are "Poema da farra", "Makesu",[2] "Muadiakimi", "Birin Birin", "Monagambé", "Adeus À Hora da Partida"[1] and "Meninos do Huambo".[2][3]

  1. ^ a b Lusa (4 January 2024). "Morreu Rui Mingas, coautor do hino de Angola". DW.
  2. ^ a b "Ruy Mingas por João Carlos Callixto: 18 Jan 1971 - "Makesu"". RTP. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  3. ^ Dulce Neto; Agência Lusa (4 January 2024). "Morreu Ruy Mingas, poeta e músico da resistência angolana, cantor e um dos autores de "Meninos do Huambo"". Observador.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)